Brand Ambassador - Qui Tequila

Brand Ambassador - Qui Tequila

Location: Salinas, CA
State: California
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30-$50 per hour

About Qui Tequila

QUI Tequila is a luxury, additive-free tequila brand known for its smooth profile and high-profile collaborations with Chef Nobu and artist KAWS.
We are growing our presence across the California market and looking for dependable, outgoing ambassadors to represent the brand in high-traffic retail environments.

Job Summary

We are hiring Brand Ambassadors to host in-store product demonstrations at Costco and other retail locations in and around Salinas, CA.

This is a customer-facing role focused on engaging shoppers, educating them about Qui Tequila, and driving trial and sales through authentic brand storytelling.
Training and sales materials will be provided.

Responsibilities

Host in-store product demos and tastings
Educate customers on Qui Tequila's quality, process, and flavor profile
Create a welcoming and professional experience for shoppers
Drive product awareness and sales through customer engagement
Build strong relationships with store staff
Track engagement and submit recap notes after events

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older
Must be available Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Retail experience preferred
Strong communication skills and a confident, professional presence
Reliable transportation within the Salinas area
Friendly, dependable, and comfortable engaging with the public
Previous experience in sales, promotions, hospitality, or brand ambassador work is a plus
Able to lift and carry a 2' x 4' folding table (approximately 20 pounds) from the parking lot into the store at the start of each shift and back to the parking lot at the end, along with product, demonstration supplies, and sales materials
Able to remain standing for up to 8 hours
Comfortable working independently and without direct supervision, as you'll be the only team member at your location

Compensation

Pay: $30-$50 per hour
Performance bonuses tied to bottles sold
Approximately 15-28 hours per week

Location

Based in Salinas, CA
Work at Costco and other retail locations across the surrounding area
Must be willing to travel to nearby event locations.

QUI Tequila is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you enjoy engaging with people and representing premium brands, apply today to join the Qui Tequila team.